Offramp

by Pat Metheny Group, Pat Metheny

Overview

If 1980's As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls was defined by Pat Metheny's charisma, its less accessible but certainly rewarding successor, Offramp, finds him leaning more toward the abstract. But as cerebral as Metheny gets on such atmospheric pieces as "Are You Going with Me?" and "Au Lait," his playing remains decidedly lyrical and melodic. Clearly influenced by Jim Hall, the thoughtful Metheny makes excellent use of space, choosing his notes wisely and reminding listeners that, while he has heavy-duty chops, he's not one to beat everybody over the head with them. Even when he picks up the tempo for the difficult and angular title song, he shuns empty musical acrobatics. Throughout the CD, Metheny enjoys a powerful rapport with keyboardist Lyle Mays, who also avoids exploiting his technique and opts for meaningful storytelling. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	07/02/2021
Label:	Universal
UPC:	4988031431221
Rank:	10018

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Pat Metheny   Primary Artist,Bass,Guitar,Synclavier,Synthesizer,Guitar (Electric),Guitar (Synthesizer)
Pat Metheny Group   Primary Artist
Steve Rodby   Primary Artist,Bass,Bass (Acoustic),Bass (Electric)
Lyle Mays   Primary Artist,Harp,Organ,Piano,Autoharp,Synclavier,Synthesizer
Danny Gottlieb   Primary Artist,Drums,Drums (Snare)
Nana Vasconcelos   Guest Artist,Berimbau,Percussion,Drums,Vocals,Voices

Technical Credits

Nana Vasconcelos   Composer
Lyle Mays   Composer
Pat Metheny Group   Performer
Barry Bongiovi   Assistant Engineer
Dieter Rehm   Design
Deborah Feingold   Liner Notes,Photography
Vasconcelos   Composer
Gerd Winner   Artwork,Cover Graphics
Pat Metheny   Composer,Performer
Jan Erik Kongshaug   Mixing,Engineer
Mays   Composer
Manfred Eicher   Producer
Gregg Lunsford   Engineer